I got a call from Spencer, old Booty Chesterfield Trio bass player, that his band had just received copies of the debut album (pressed on Vinyl!!!) and they were heading up for a little Northern tour of the bay area and Nevada City. I caught them at our old stomping ground, The Caravan Lounge. To my surprise, Blue Lang (drummer, producer and founding member of the Booty) was in town and at the show. It was great to see those two, especially at our old haunt.
One thing that I have always loved about those guys is their ability to know other great musicians. I figured their would be a pretty hot band playing with Occult Wisdom and I was not disappointed by San Jose's own Forgotten Gods. This three piece tour it up and were in sync from the go. Plus, that guitar tone cut through the thick stank of the dive bar like a hot knife through butter.
As usual Occult Wisdom was on their own wonderful display blasting through some of their new cuts. Andy on drums vocals sounded better than ever and Spencer's leads left the drunken crowd wanting more. Just a warm up on their way further up north. Good luck with the new album boys!
I also have to give a shout out to Owl. They were a great opening band that had the look as well as the dueling guitar solos down. This band took their night jobs as if they were day jobs and I enjoyed the heck out of their set.
Phone storage was full and I only captured a partial song from Forgotten Gods. It was enough to make me want to buy a shirt.
